“I think being Jewish is all about family, tradition and comedy.”
He also explained why he engaged with trolls — describing them as the hecklers of the internet — and praised Jewish Care’s “fantastic work with people who need support in the community”.
Baddiel was invited to speak at the charity’s Michael Sobell Community Centre by his cousin Michael Radbil, who chairs its voluntary advisory committee.
Making the appeal, Mr Radbil referred to the launch of the government’s loneliness strategy.
“It may not surprise those of you who know this centre that government advisers visited here a few months ago to see first-hand the impact of our work and understand more about how best to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.”
The evening raised £6,000 for the centre.
